El Paso ISD continues to operate several food distribution sites through its Community Schools initiative to support students and families across the region.
These family resource centers serve as vital hubs for nutritional assistance. In partnership with El Pasoans Fighting Hunger and other community organizations, the district provides ongoing access to healthy food options for households throughout the year.
“Our Community Schools work every day to support the well-being of our students and families,” said Simon Chandler, Assistant Director of Family and Community Engagement. “We want families to know that help and resources are always available when they need them.”
El Paso ISD operates both Client Choice food pantries for families with children enrolled in EPISD schools, as well as public distribution sites open to the larger community.
Client Choice Pantries
(Only for families attending the high school’s feeder pattern)
Bowie Feeder Pattern
Guillen Family Resource Center (900 S. Cotton St.)
Open last Thursday of the month from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Other Thursdays from 1 to 6 p.m.
Feeder pattern: Bowie High School, Guillen Middle School, Aoy Elementary School, Douglass Elementary School, and Hart Elementary School
Jefferson Feeder Pattern
Zorrito’s Grocery Store at Cooley Family Resource Center (107 N. Collingsworth St.)
Open every Thursday of the month from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Feeder pattern: Jefferson Silva High School, Tinajero PK-8, and Cooley Elementary School
El Paso High Feeder Pattern
Viva La Market at El Paso Family Resource Center (1440 E. Cliff Dr.)
Open every Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Feeder pattern: El Paso High School, Wiggs Middle School, Lamar Elementary School, Mesita Elementary School, and Mesita ECDC Elementary School
Irvin Feeder Pattern
Rocket Market at Irvin Family Resource Center (5400 Sanders Ave.)
Open every Thursday of the month from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Feeder pattern: Irvin High School, Magoffin Middle School, Duran Elementary School, Moye Elementary School, Stanton Elementary School, Sunrise Elementary School, and Whitaker Elementary School
Public Food Distributions
(Open to all community members)
Alamito, 508 S. Virginia St.
December 2, starts at 10 a.m. until food runs out
Putnam, 6508 Fiesta Dr.
December 9, starts at 10 a.m. until food runs out
Austin High School, 3500 Memphis Ave.
November 18, February 17, April 21, and May 19 from 1 to 3 p.m.